Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c18.77
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c18.77
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1. Janasandha.—King of Benares, father of Ādāsamukha. His servant was Gāmaṇicaṇḍa. For their story see the Gāmaṇicaṇḍa Jātaka¹; Janasandha is also referred to as Dasaratha.² He was called Janasandha because he won the hearts of men by four ways of kindness (catūhi saṅgahavatthūhi sandahanato).³